Registered Dental Hygienist

Smile Programs-mobile dentists; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative mobile dental practice seeks a passionate Registered Dental Hygienist to provide essential dental care to underserved children in a school-based setting. This unique opportunity allows you to make a significant impact while enjoying a work-life balance, with no nights or weekends required. You'll work in a collaborative environment using state-of-the-art portable dental equipment and the latest technology. Join a dedicated team that prioritizes the oral health of children, ensuring they receive the care they need in a supportive and flexible setting. If you're ready to make a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Evenings, weekends, and summers off

Flexible scheduling

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Unique work experience

Competitive compensation

State-of-the-art portable dental equipment

Latest technology & digital radiography

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RDH in Pennsylvania with at least 1 year of experience.
• Experience with sealants, polishing, and digital X-ray imaging is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with oral health management and provide hygiene services.
• Educate patients on oral health practices and document services.

Skills

Licensed RDH in Pennsylvania

Experience with Sealants

Organizational Skills

Experience with Microsoft Office

CPR Certification

Digital X-ray Imaging

Ability to work with children

Team Player

Education

Dental Hygiene Degree

Tools

Portable Dental Equipment

Digital Radiography

Job description

Overview

Dentistry with a work-life balance

Make a difference while doing what you love

If you’re looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let’s talk.

Smile Pennsylvania, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Harrisburg, PA and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school.

Our innovative in-school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents, and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.

Registered Dental Hygienist Qualifications:

• Licensed RDH in the state of Pennsylvania
• Working experience with Sealants and Polishing
• Organized, reliable, and ability to multi-task
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications
• CPR certification card
• Minimum of 1 year working experience as a Dental Hygienist
• Digital X-ray Imaging experience
• Must have a valid driver license and a willingness to travel to schools in neighboring counties
• Works well with children
• Team player and able to work on a small team

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Responsibilities:

• Assist with oral health management of all patients
• Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment
• Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
• Obtain oral health assessment of each patient
• Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application, and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards
• Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist
• Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing)
• Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart
• Daily travel to and from school sites
• Be a team player at all times

Smile Pennsylvania Offers:

• Evenings, weekends, and summers off!
• Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
• Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
• Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
• Full and part-time positions
• Competitive compensation
• State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
• Latest technology & digital radiography

Who We Are

Smile Programs is the nation's leading in-school dental program founded over two decades ago by two moms, who happen to also be dentists. The founders saw a tremendous need among underserved school-aged children who did not have easy access to dental care and who often suffered from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain, and associated medical problems. Knowing that many parents could not take their children to the dentist due to issues including time off from work and transportation challenges, they sought to bring the care to the need. Today, through its dental partners, Smile Programs provides preventative and restorative care to approximately 500,000 children per year.

Smile Programs is currently active in 20 states and has ongoing strategic partnerships with over 8,000 school districts, including 21 of the 25 largest school districts in the country.

Smile Programs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.